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Preservationists fight for hospital

Thursday, January 22, 2004Chicago Sun-Times

Preservationists presented Cook County Board President John Stroger with signatures from 11,000 people who want the old Cook County Hospital saved and renovated into condominiums, apartments or office space. Stroger wants the old building torn down and may call for a vote today on a contract to demolish the building. Commissioner Larry Suffredin, leading the effort to preserve the building, was trying to assemble enough votes to block the demolition. The 90-year-old, two-block-long Cook County Hospital was designed by renowned hospital architect Richard Schmidt.